Cambridge IGCSE · 0625 · Paper 3 · Theory (Extended)
Physics 0625/31 Oct/Nov 2011 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Paper 3 (Theory (Extended)), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2011: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 11 questions worth 80 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 11
- Marks
- 80
- Grade A from
- 41
File names: 0625_w11_qp_31 · 0625_w11_ms_31
Grade thresholds for 0625/31 Oct/Nov 2011
The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 80). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 13 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0625/31 Oct/Nov 2011 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 2 | 14 |
| Light | 1 | 9 |
| Motion | 1 | 8 |
| Energy, work & power | 1 | 8 |
| Forces | 1 | 7 |
| Thermal properties & temperature | 1 | 7 |
| Sound | 1 | 7 |
| Electromagnetic effects | 1 | 7 |
| Electric circuits | 1 | 7 |
| Pressure | 1 | 6 |
Questions in 0625/31 Oct/Nov 2011
- Question 1
(a) Define acceleration. Explain any symbols in your definition. (b) Fig. 1.1 shows a graph of speed against time for a train. After 100 s the train stops at a station. …
- Question 2
(a) Energy from the Sun evaporates water from the sea. Some of this water eventually drives a hydroelectric power station. Give an account of the processes and energy changes involved. (b) In a hydroelectric power station, 200 000 kg of …
- Question 3
(a) State the two conditions required for the equilibrium of a body acted upon by a number of forces. …
- Question 4
(a) Complete Fig. 4.1 to show a simple mercury barometer. Insert the correct labels in the boxes. Label with the letter h the measurement required to calculate the pressure of the atmosphere. Fig. 4.1 (b) The value of h taken …
- Question 5
(a) Equal volumes of a gas held at constant pressure, a liquid and a solid undergo the same temperature rise. (i) State which of the three, solid, liquid or gas, 1. expands the most, 2. expands the least. (ii) Explain …
- Question 6
(a) Fig. 6.1 shows the position of layers of air, at one moment, as a sound wave of constant frequency passes through the air. Compressions are labelled C. Rarefactions are labelled …
- Question 7
(a) Fig. 7.1 shows a ray of monochromatic red light, in air, incident on a glass block at an angle of incidence of 50°. 50° Fig. 7.1 (i) State what is meant by monochromatic light. (ii) For this red ray …
- Question 8
(a) In Fig. 8.1, a magnet is moving towards one end of a solenoid connected to a sensitive centre- zero meter. During this movement a current is induced in the solenoid. S N Fig. 8.1 Suggest three possible changes to …
- Question 9
The graphs in Fig. 9.1 show the relation between the current I and the potential difference V for a resistor and a lamp. …
- Question 10
- Question 11
Fig. 11.1 shows the main components of a cathode-ray oscilloscope. heater cathode Y-plates X-plates vacuum fluorescent screen electron beam anode system Fig. 11.1 (a) State the purpose of (i) the heater, (ii) the cathode, (iii) the anode system. (b) Without …
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